Nov 20, 2024 | By Lew Larason, Fakes I Have Known
I’ve been examining furniture, looking for alterations and out and out fakes for many years. However, in the past few years, it seems to me more and more pieces are turning up with alterations that aren’t being mentioned when the items are sold. One...
Nov 20, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
From time-to-time some of our readers may recognize David Hamilton’s by-line. He’s been contributing articles to the Collector on a regular basis over the years. That is, I suppose, the price to pay when you are the son of the publisher and also a...
Aug 20, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
I recently visited the Wyoming County Fair in Pike, New York and spent a few minutes walking through the historical exhibits. I always find the farming equipment from days-gone-by of interest. Early household and commercial items are on display as well. I suppose that...
Jul 25, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
It was 20 years ago that the New York – Pennsylvania Collector ceased arriving at my mailbox. In fact the Collector ceased publication entirely. It seemed to me at the time that a regional antiques publication remained a viable idea, so I explored purchasing the...
Jun 25, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
It’s hard to believe that the nation’s 250th anniversary will take place in 2026. Colonial Williamsburg, the best-known “living museum” dedicated to the Colonial era will mark its 100th anniversary in that year. The nation’s Centennial Exhibition...
Apr 19, 2024 | By Grant Hamilton, Publisher's Message
Some of our readers may have seen reports that the Royroft Inn, located in the Collector’s current hometown of East Aurora, NY, has been sold a developer who is known for his work in utilizing old and historic structures. While we can be reasonably certain that...
